Why are fantasy world accents British?

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

Do you mean like Charles Emerson Winchester III from MASH?

Or Katharine Hepburn referring to her fondness for callalilies.

[Alfirin]

Originally Posted by Morthoron

Or Katharine Hepburn referring to her fondness for callalilies.

Actually I meant a little like Ted Kennedy; I think I may have gotten confused as to what a "Boston Brahmin" accent is. Larchmont Lockjaw I'm good at, but I get a little foggy outside of my range.